China Wall Staging Area

If you’re looking for a place to let loose on your OHV in the summer or explore the snow in the winter, China Wall is perfect for you.

If you’re looking for a place to let loose on your OHV in the summer or explore the snow in the winter, China Wall is perfect for you. Let loose on your snowmobile and take out your snowshoes! This staging area is the place to start your exploration whether it’s in the winter or summer.

  • Hours Winter closure in place on OHV trails from January 1 to March 31. This closure can be extended or waived at the Forest Service's discretion dependent on weather and trail conditions.
  • Address Foresthill Divide Road, 14 miles east of Foresthill
  • Phone 530-367-2224
  • Website China Wall Staging Area
  • Best Feature Accessible restrooms and parking is available
  • OHV
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoe

There are two adjacent parking lots. The first lot is suitable for “toy haulers” and vehicles towing trailers, while standard passenger vehicles (not towing) should park in the second lot.

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